Caleb Serong

[Joao]

I didn’t realise people didn’t want Serong! His pre-draft write-up is like “was better than the guy rated best midfielder in the draft in many games. Has so much leadership he could be the pied piper of Hamlin but wouldn’t need the music. Perhaps could get better at kicking while being tackled by 3 players simultaneously”… and people were like “noooooooo!”.

It’s an amusing read, and a reminder of how drafting is very subjective (and the pre-draft write-ups tend to be absurdly positive!!)

I think a lot of it was people being attached to the WA prospect (Robertson) as always.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

You got to approach the draft with the right attitude. Have "your horse" right up until selection, it's fun and you can feel real smart reviewing 10 5 minute YouTube clips for an expert opinion. When the pick is made, back the guys who do nothing but interview and review players every day and realise you have no idea in comparison

 

[Fat Nyfe]

I didn’t realise people didn’t want Serong! His pre-draft write-up is like “was better than the guy rated best midfielder in the draft in many games. Has so much leadership he could be the pied piper of Hamlin but wouldn’t need the music. Perhaps could get better at kicking while being tackled by 3 players simultaneously”… and people were like “noooooooo!”.

It’s an amusing read, and a reminder of how drafting is very subjective (and the pre-draft write-ups tend to be absurdly positive!!)

I remember liking him at the time because he was a little angry ant. Oodles of competitive spirit. I had a similar comment when we picked up Treacy - aggro and competitiveness is massively underrated at draft time. Give me two guys like Serong and Treacy, who love it physical and want to win at costs, over an athlete who doesn't really care about winning.

 

[Sully90]

I remember liking him at the time because he was a little angry ant. Oodles of competitive spirit. I had a similar comment when we picked up Treacy - aggro and competitiveness is massively underrated at draft time. Give me two guys like Serong and Treacy, who love it physical and want to win at costs, over an athlete who doesn't really care about winning.

I like to think this is why Walls and co went for him in the end, moreso than his ability. His desire for improvement is real.

Overall though the best part of this draft is that Carlton were targeting both Serong and Young.

 

[Joao]

You got to approach the draft with the right attitude. Have "your horse" right up until selection, it's fun and you can feel real smart reviewing 10 5 minute YouTube clips for an expert opinion. When the pick is made, back the guys who do nothing but interview and review players every day and realise you have no idea in comparison

 

[Stinky Lomax]

Damn if only we took Dylan Stephens and Devon Robertson like the fans wanted, instead of Young and Serong. We'd be winning our own deathride every year cos we'd never get out of the bottom 6

We’d all be wearing Peel gear.

 

[Purpletown]

It’s interesting, I actually wonder the same looking at Reid for WC. Has such a mature body that you’d think development would probably have to be mostly between the ears.

In retrospect, it’s evident that Serong is an incredibly driven individual, even for an AFL player, which has served him well. Long may it continue!!

Interesting observation Minz. Serong has always seemed calm, calculated and team orientated whilst Harley Reid seems loose. Plenty of talent but not quite able to harness it to his teams best advantage.

I wouldn't swap Caleb Serong for any single player in the AFL.

 

[King Huskii]

Don't worry about the rest
Serong is the best.!

Not just a great poet but also great at spotting talent

You can thank me later

 

[Tony_Clifton]

Not just a great poet but also great at spotting talent

You can thank me later

are you aware that your self quote was from 2022?

I'm starting doubt your credentials as a talent spotter and poet

 

[King Huskii]

are you aware that your self quote was from 2022?

I'm starting doubt your credentials as a talent spotter and poet

I wasn't aware

I still think my poetry stands up with the likes of Robert Frost and others

 

[Tony_Clifton]

I wasn't aware

I still think my poetry stands up with the likes of Robert Frost and others

Stay gold, Ponyboy, stay gold.

 

[King Huskii]

Stay gold, Ponyboy

No need to call me gay, you prawn

 

[Tony_Clifton]

No need to call me gay, you prawn

Like pearls before swine

 

[King Huskii]

Like pearls before swine

You're winning the internet tonight

 

[Mr Cheese]

From memory there was a school of thought that Serong didn't have a high ceiling and had peaked early - making him the boring safe pick.

This is hilarious as it applies equally to Brayshaw. He was seen as a really boring pick too, in his draft.

Gotta say, I love being bored.

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[Tony_Clifton]

You're winning the internet tonight

Nothing gold can stay.

 

[Minz]

This is hilarious as it applies equally to Brayshaw. He was seen as a really boring pick too, in his draft.

Gotta say, I love being bored.

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Brayshaw IS boring! So dedicated to his footy! I LOVE it! Long may it last!

 

[Tony_Clifton]

I personally like se17enteen's position

Brayshaw will kill you with kindness. . . . . Serong will slit your throat on your birthday while eating your cake.

 

[Halfbaked]

You got to approach the draft with the right attitude. Have "your horse" right up until selection, it's fun and you can feel real smart reviewing 10 5 minute YouTube clips for an expert opinion. When the pick is made, back the guys who do nothing but interview and review players every day and realise you have no idea in comparison

This is the bit I don't understand. I played senior footy well into my thirties. Missing a season or two due to work. So maybe 200 games.
I would have looked like a super star with 10 minutes of me starting each season on YouTube. The other 30 hours a season I was plum average.
I don't even bother looking at clips anymore any more.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

This is the bit I don't understand. I played senior footy well into my thirties. Missing a season or two due to work. So maybe 200 games.
I would have looked like a super star with 10 minutes of me starting each season on YouTube. The other 30 hours a season I was plum average.
I don't even bother looking at clips anymore any more.

Noobersmusch's videos are really good, they are all involvements for the game, the good and the bad. You can get a bit from them

 

[Mr Cheese]

This is the bit I don't understand. I played senior footy well into my thirties. Missing a season or two due to work. So maybe 200 games.
I would have looked like a super star with 10 minutes of me starting each season on YouTube. The other 30 hours a season I was plum average.
I don't even bother looking at clips anymore any more.

You're right, except for Young. The 20 seconds showing THAT kick on his highlight video was enough to know he was Football Jesus - still can't believe he fell to us (and we pissed SOS off so much he put a bid in on Henry and then picked up Kemp and Philp to complete his dream team with Stocker [emoji1787]).

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[DeadEyeJye]

Good article on the freo website about Caleb's career so far. He already holds the club record for disposals in a game, club record for clearances in a game and club record for tackles in a game. He's 158 disposals short this year (with 4 games to go - not sure if it only applies to regular season?) of breaking Neales season disposal record and one GA medal short of the club record for them aswell. Not to mention the AFL record for consecutive games over 20 disposals that he has, his rising star, goal of the year and Doig medal wins, plus AFLPA best first year player and best young player awards. Thats all in his first 100 games!

 

[Boomer93]

If Johnson and Erasmus become very good AFL midfielders, which is a big IF at this stage, Serong will be able to play that 60/40 mid/forward role.

Why would you want serong to play 40% forward? Craaaaazy

 

[Dump Truck]

I like this one especially. Recruiting team get to keep their balls!!! Yay!!





And the winners are bring back drum, raffrox and purple jesus

fnerd really offered up the recruiting teams balls

THIS is the standard for all future draft day threads folks!

 

[E Shed]

Stay gold, Ponyboy, stay gold.

Shucks Johnny, I know nothing gold can stay but why’d you have to go & die!